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SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Thriller Bike Race - Alpena\n
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Thunder Bay Thriller!\nTake on the challenge of the 62-mile multi-surface gravel grinder through the scenic Northeast Michigan countryside and trail system on September 14th\, 2025. We are excited to announce that we will be part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series for the upcoming 2025 race calendar!\nThis fun and challenging route will take riders from rolling gravel backroads onto exciting snowmobile two-track against the picturesque Devils Lake\, then weave through the woods of the Norway Ridge Pathway single/two-track system before cranking down the Alpena-Hillman Trail.\nWant to ride but looking for something a bit shorter? We&rsquo\;ll have the 27-mile option as well as the NEW 16-mile option to race day. The 27-mile course will still take you along all the fun of Indian Reserve Rd\, Devil&rsquo\;s Lake\, and the Norway Ridge Pathway.\nRegistration: https://www.bikereg.com/thunder-bay-thriller62-MileRoute: https://www.strava.com/routes/314103254397537318627-MileRoute: https://www.strava.com/routes/319014266085487017816-MileRoute: https://www.strava.com/routes/3289323215895098208\nWhen: September 14th\, 2025\nTime: 62-Mile &ndash\; 8:00am / 27-Mile &ndash\; 8:05am / 16-Mile &ndash\; 8:10am (may be subject to minor change based on weather)\nStart/Finish &ndash\; Where: Thunder Bay Jr High\, Alpena\, MI 49707\nAwards: 62-Mile &ndash\; Top 5 Men\, Top 5 Women\, Top Individual per age group\, men/women: 11-14\; 15-18\; 19-29\; 30-39\; 40-49\; 50-59\; 60-69\; 70 and over. Top nonbinary.\n27-Mile &ndash\; Top 3 Men\, Top 3 Women\, Top Individual per age group\, men/women: 11-14\; 15-18\; 19-29\; 30-39\; 40-49\; 50-59\; 60-69\; 70 and over. Top nonbinary.\n16-Mile &ndash\; Top 3 Men\, Top 3 Women\, Top Individual per age group\, men/women: 11-14\; 15-18\; 19-29\; 30-39\; 40-49\; 50-59\; 60-69\; 70 and over. Top nonbinary.\nEach registrant will receive a shirt and sticker along with a swag bag from our sponsors!\nWe recommend a minimum of at least around 38c tires for this route\, and the entire course can be done with a gravel bike. There will be some fast rolling hero gravel\, slightly rougher two-track\, and maybe a lil&rsquo\; bit of (dare I say it?) sand from time to time on the back trails! Just enough for a good time. If you would rather hop on the mountain bike for more comfort on the trails\, totally doable and a nice option in a few sections. For those local to the area\, stop by our Local Bike Shop Sponsor\, Harborside Cycle &amp\; Sport of Alpena for your bike-check and tire needs.\nRiders are expected to follow the rules of the road based upon Michigan Bicycle Law.\nThe event is based out of Alpena\, MI. Known as the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes\, Alpena features plenty of opportunities and experiences for outdoor\, culinary\, and families against the beautiful\, water-centric backdrop of Lake Huron. For ideas on things to do and lodging\, check out Visit Alpena: https://www.visitalpena.com/\nFor those of you unable to attend\, we will be hosting a virtual rider challenge on the same day as the race! Awards for the longest rides on race day.\n100% of all proceeds from the Thunder Bay Thriller go back towards the Rock CF Foundation: a nonprofit based out of Michigan dedicated to heightening awareness for cystic fibrosis and providing those living with CF the tools to not only survive\, but thrive. Learn more about Rock CF here: https://letsrockcf.org/\nWe appreciate the support from the Michigan Gravel Race Series for the 2025 race season. Thank you to our incredible sponsors in 2025!\nThunder Bay Junior High School\n1371 Wildcat Ct.\nAlpena\, MI 49707\n
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